Privacy isn't a small concern — it's often the deciding factor in whether someone reaches out at all. Especially in Pakistan, where reputation, family, and community are part of every decision. So let's be plain about how confidentiality actually works in my practice.
If you're hesitating because you're worried about being seen, or recorded, or talked about, that hesitation is a healthy instinct. Read this. Then decide.
What's protected
Everything you say in session is protected by professional ethics for psychologists. That means: I will not share your name, your story, or any detail you've shared with me, with anyone, without your written consent.
This includes your family, your spouse, your employer, and any community group you're part of.
The narrow exception
There is one situation where ethics require me to act: an immediate, serious risk of harm to you or someone else. Even then, I don't 'tell people' — I work with you, in the moment, on what makes you safer.
Outside of that exception, your sessions stay between us.
What's stored
I keep brief, anonymised notes for my own clinical reference — not transcripts. Notes are stored securely and never shared. You can ask, at any time, what I have.
Sessions are not recorded. There's no transcript, no recording, and no archive of audio or video.
On the platform side
Sessions on Google Meet are end-to-end transport-encrypted. WhatsApp calls are end-to-end encrypted. I don't use any third-party 'session capture' tools.
If you'd prefer phone over video, that's always an option.
A small thing to do before your first session
Find a private spot in your home. If you live with family, headphones plus a closed door is usually enough. If you can't get full privacy at home, a parked car or a quiet café corner works for many of my international clients.
When it might be worth talking to a psychologist
If specific privacy concerns are keeping you from booking, you can ask about them on the free discovery call before committing to anything. There's no pressure to share why you're asking.
